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January 1, 2012

kim nalley &
houston
pERSon

A Soulful Jazz
New Year

January 5 – 8

Frank Jackson

"Tribute To Nat King Cole"

with Special Guest Kim Nalley
This is the 1st in a RRazz Room series of history - making concerts celebrating Legendary Bay Area Giants of Jazz!

January 7 • 10pm

Jason Dottley

XXX: My First 30 Years (Get Your Mind Outta the Gutter)

with Special Guest
Bebe Sweetbriar

Known on stage and television as "Ty" in "Sordid Lives", as well as for his Top 20 Billboard dance hits...

January 9, 10 • 8pm

By overwhelming demand, Russ returns with his new show

RUSS LORENSON

“As Long As I'm Singing”: Russ Lorenson Celebrates The Music Of BOBBY DARIN

"...possesses one of the great male voices in cabaret..."

Wednesday, January 11 • 8pm

Soul Music Series co-produced with Shelly Tatum Presents

Jordana

RISING STAR OF JAZZ AND GOSPEL

Described as having the voice of an angel, this rising star has a 5-octave vocal range...

January 12 – 15

THE ANGELA BOFILL
EXPERIENCE

as narrated by

ANGELA BOFILL Special Guest MELBA MOORE
performed by
DAVE VALENTIN, THE ANGELA BOFILL BAND, JEANIE TRACY

Monday, January 16 • 8pm

mads tolling Quartet

Two-Time Grammy Award Winning Jazz Violinist Returns To The RRazz Room!

Mads Tolling Release: “The Playmaker”

“…sublime, genre-busting string work…” – San Francisco Chronicle

January 17 – 22

Jack jones

“One Of The Major Singers Of Our Time” - Frank Sinatra
Best known for his Grammy-winning vocals for “Wives & Lovers” and “Lollipops & Roses”, Jack releases the next chapter in his long history of making hits...

Ise Lyfe

Hosted by Nikki Thomas of 102.9 KBLX and the Nikki Thomas Network
One of the greatest young performers in the nation, HBO Def poet and Hip-Hop artist Ise Lyfe performs a musical and spoken word tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunday, January 22 • 7pm

Night Beat at The Rrazz Room with

Jonathan Poretz

and Friends

What happened in Vegas is now at San Francisco’s elegant Rrazz Room with the return of The Night Beat on select Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, January 23 • 8pm
**SOLD OUT**

Jimmy Kansau

& His Trio

Swinging the Latin American Song Book

Tuesday, January 24 • 8pm

Matthew Martin

“All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead!”

with The Tom Shaw Trio

Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Katharine Hepburn and other Hollywood royalty will be conjured...

January 25 – 29
**SOLD OUT**
A Rrazz Room Very Special Event!

JEFFERSON STARSHIP

Jefferson Starship kicks off 2012 with special acoustic/electric themed performances ...

January 30 • 8pm

HEAR MY SONG:
An Evening With

G. Scott Lacy

With Special Guests EMILY BERGL, CHRISTOPHER M. NELSON, SPENCER T. WILLIAMS, AND DANIEL FABRICANT

Tuesday, Jan 31 • 7pm
**SOLD OUT**

Soul Music Series co-produced with Shelly Tatum Presents

A Gospel Soul Experience starring

Lynette Bailey & Bridgette Bailey

Wed, February 1 • 8pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

February 2 – 4

The RRazz Room Comedy Club Series continues with ...

DONNELL RAWLINGS

You’ve seen him on Comedy Central’s critically celebrated Chappelle’s Show as "Ashy Larry", the 70’s jheri curled “Beautiful”, and numerous other characters he’s played...

February 3 – 5

Mary Stallings

FEATURING: David Udolf, piano Akira Tana, drums & Ron Belcher, bass

“Stallings’ voice is supple and timeless… encompassing the whole history of music.”

Monday, February 6 • 8pm

Maria Volonte

"BLUE TANGO" TOUR

Encore!

Maria Volonte is renowned for her intense live performances, exquisite musicality, charismatic stage presence and deep Latin sensuality...

February 7 – 11
**SOLD OUT**

confunkshun

featuring
Michael Cooper

AN EVENING OF FUNK AND FUN WITH CONFUNKSHUN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL!

Sunday, February 12 • 3pm

noah griffin

"A Fine Romance"

with special guest artist DESIREE GOYETTE

If music is poetry of the senses, Noah Griffin is the bard of ballads. Join him in a romantic musical journey through the decades of lyrics, melody and meaning...

February 12 – 14

FREDDY COLE QUARTET

Grammy Nominated for FREDDY COLE SINGS MR. B! New CD To Be Released In October 2011!

Jon Hendricks calls him “a real Prince of Song, upholding a noble tradition as only he can...”

Wednesday, February 15 • 8pm

KGO Newstalk Radio Personality

karel

Comedy For The New Depression Returns!

When Karel Stands Up! "Karel does not disappoint..." hailed the San Francisco Examiner about the one man show that's taking audiences by storm ...

February 16 – 18 **SOLD OUT**
Legendary singer and actress...

della reese

My Life In Song

VERY RARE AREA APPEARANCE!
3 PERFORMANCES ONLY!

Born Deloreese Patricia Early in Detroit, Michigan, Reese began on the path that would lead her to show business...

February 18, 19

Mesmerizing, sultry, captivating, soulful, powerful, diva, icon ...

Cece Peniston

& Her Live Band

Once considered to be the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S., CeCe was a staple on Billboard’s Hot ...

Mon, February 20 • 8pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

February 21 - 23

zapp band &
shirley murdock

AN OLD SCHOOL DOUBLE BILL! THIS WILL SURELY BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

February 24, 25

An Intimate Evening With

Vonda Shepard

Vonda Shepard’s successful stint as the soulful musical voice of the hit TV series Ally McBeal is only one of the many polished gems adorning her prolific singing career...

February 25 – 27

dick gregory & will durst

HISTORIC COMEDY DOUBLE BILL –
A RRAZZ ROOM EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EVENT!

February 28, 29

Nellie McKay:

“I Want to Live!”

RRazz Room Debut!

A “brilliant, zany film-noir musical biography” raves The New York Times about Nellie McKay’s new cabaret show, “I Want to Live!,” inspired by the 1958 movie of the same name...

An Evening With Grammy Nominee

KARYN WHITE

GREATEST HITS & BRAND NEW CD RELEASE

"The Way You Love Me", "Secret Rendezvous", "Superwoman", "Love Saw It"

March 4, 5
POSTPONED - NEW DATE SEPTEMBER 15 AT 3PM

Stage, Screen & Television Legend...

JANIS PAIGE

RETURNS TO THE RRAZZ ROOM BY POPULAR DEMAND!

March 6 – 11
Lulu's Back In Town!
LUCIE ARNAZ:
Latin Roots
Musical Director, Ron Abel
Believe it or not, Lucie Arnaz is celebrating 40 plus years in show business...

Sat, March 10 • 3pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

Mon, March 12 • 8pm

Wallin & Barretta

A Tribute to Italian Singers

Featuring The Kelly Park Quartet

LINDA PURL

Currently seen on NBC TV's "THE OFFICE" and SHOWTIMES' "HOMELAND"

Great American Songbook With A Splash Of Jazz

TEDD FIRTH, Musical Director

March 15 – 17

A Special Evening With Grammy Award Winning Artist

JODY WATLEY

A RETURN TO ELEGANCE
A Real Music Journey of Hits and Beyond

One of the 80's defining artists, the Chicago native is widely recognized ...

Sun, March 18 • 3pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

Sunday, March 18 • 7pm

Night Beat at The Rrazz Room with

Jonathan Poretz

and Friends

What happened in Vegas is now at San Francisco’s elegant Rrazz Room with the return of The Night Beat on select Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

March 19 • 8pm

THE FABULOUS

BUD E LUV

A Loving Tribute To The Great SAMMY DAVIS, JR

Bud is back! With his loyal band-mates Mikey Luv and Markey Luv, Bud is a bona fide Las Vegas performer. He will charm you with his fantastic show...

Wednesday, March 21 • 8pm

4th Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration!

And Benefit For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • with Musical Director, KELLY PARK
NATALIE DOUGLAS * PETE ESCOVEDO WITH JUAN ESCOVEDO & PETER MICHAEL ESCOVEDO * EDWIN HAWKINS * LINDA LAVIN * DEANA MARTIN * SHARON MCNIGHT * WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA * FREDA PAYNE * CECE PENISTON * BILLY STRITCH * MARY WILSON * EDNA WRIGHT * PIA ZADORA * and more surprises!
and introducing TOMMY IGOE Leader Of The TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND Live at THE RRAZZ ROOM EVERY MONDAY STARTING ON APRIL 2!
Artists / Performers subject to change

March 22 – 25
Lynda Carter:
BODY AND SOUL
Lynda Carter has wowed audiences from Lincoln Center in New York to the Kennedy Center in Washington to nightclubs throughout the country including The RRazz Room...

March 25 – 27

Faith Prince
jason Graae

“Prince And The Showboy:”
An Evening with Tony Award Winner
Faith Prince and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle/Ovation Award Winner Jason Graae

March 28 – April 1
RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR
& THE NEW Stylistics
Kenneth R. Thompson, Musical Director
For over 30 years, Russell Thompkins Jr was the original lead singer of the Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto...

Sunday, April 1 • 7pm
RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR
& THE NEW Stylistics
Kenneth R. Thompson, Musical Director
For over 30 years, Russell Thompkins Jr was the original lead singer of the Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto...

Monday, April 2 • 7:30pm
ALSO APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30

The Tommy Igoe Big Band

The Bay Area's Most Exciting Musical Evening Of The Week
Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers...

THE WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR!

Steven Brinberg

is

“Simply Barbra”

He performs his incredible show, “Simply Barbra”, to international acclaim both on stage and on television as he pays homage to all that is Streisand!

Grammy Award - Winning Singer/Songwriter/Actress

Melissa Manchester
Her music has established her as a compelling singer and songwriter. She co-wrote “Whenever I Call You Friend"...

Sunday, April 8• 7pm

RRazz Room Debut!

Charmaine Clamor

Hallelujah!: A Celebration of Rebirth

With signature elegance and emotion, Filipino-American vocal star Charmaine Clamor, the acclaimed Queen of Jazzipino, delivers...

Tuesday, April 10• 8pm

The Soul Music Series co-produced with Shelly Tatum Presents

Bassist
ROBIN DUHE
& his band

Smooth Jazz & R&B...

April 11 – 13

The Benny
Golson Quintet

Benny Golson (tenor) Nnenna Freelon (vocals) Sharp Radway (piano) Roy McCurdy (drums) Hamilton Price (bass)

Sat, April 14 • 7pm & 9:30pm

“Heart & Soul”

The Music Of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston

Shoshana Bean, Sylvia MAcCalla and
Syesha Mercado

Sunday, April 15

*SOLD OUT*
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! FOR THUNDER'S RETURN TO THE RRAZZ ROOM IN THE FALL for TWO WEEKS!!!

AUSTRALIA'S

Thunder From Down Under

April 17 – 29
VARLA JEAN MERMAN Returns In A Brand New Show!

VARLA JEAN
MERMAN

The Book Of Merman

Jeffery Roberson as Varla Jean has filled concert halls and cabarets...

Sat, April 21 • 3pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

Tuesday, April 24 • 8pm

The Soul Music Series co-produced with Shelly Tatum Presents

Bay Area's Own

Men Of Endurance

An Evening Of Powerful Gospel Music

1st West Coast Tour & CD RELEASE!

lady rizo

Direct From Her Record Breaking Engagement At Joe's Pub NYC

Saturday Night Is Now SOLD OUT! A Limited Amount Of Friday Night Seats Are Still Available!

Sunday, April 29 • 3pm
The Queens Hold Court for An Afternoon Of Hilarity

Poppy Champlin

presents

The Queer Queens Of Qomedy

Special Guests:
HEATHER GOLD and KIRA SOLTANOVICH (Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

2-TIME Grammy-nominated recording artist ...

MAUREEN McGOVERN

Bay Area Premier Of Her Brand New Show...

“dangling conversations…”

Musical Director, JEFF SAVER

Saturday, May 5 *SOLD OUT

Amy & freddy

“We Get Along”

AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND COMEDY IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR NEW CD RELEASE!

This season marks Amy & Freddy’s 15th anniversary performing together!

Sunday, May 6 • 8pm

The Soul Music Series co-produced with Shelly Tatum Presents

The Soulful Gospel Sounds Of

MICHAEL NELSON

Michael's soulful sound was destined to be heard by the world...

Monday, May 7 • 7:30pm
MORE DATES HERE

The Tommy Igoe Big Band

The Bay Area's Most Exciting Musical Evening Of The Week
Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers...

Valerie Simpson

A Tribute to Nick Ashford

After spending more than four decades together, during which time they turned out Motown classics like "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing", "Solid" & "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"...

NO DAY BUT TODAY

The 10th annual Cabaret to Fight AIDS

hosted by Donna Sachet

SEAN RAY and friends return for this highly anticipated evening of cabaret benefits the programs and services of Project Open Hand...

May 16 – 20
3 sold-out performances in 2011 !!
peter asher
A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond
featuring the music of
Peter and Gordon

clairdee

and her Quartet

SoulO-ist

A rarity in this digital age, Clairdee is truly a spontaneous entertainer bringing sass and sophistication to the stage. At the crossroads of jazz, pop, blues and soul, she seamlessly blends...

Veronica Klaus

“Something Cool”
CD Release Engagement!

Veronica along with the stellar Tammy L. Hall Quartet will be featuring selections from their new cd project! Don't miss it!

May 23 – 26
SOUL TRAIN NIGHTS

THE DRAMATICS

Smooth Soul & Quiet Storm!

featuring
LJ Reynolds

After 40+ years of performing...

Sunday, May 27 • 7pm

Pianist, Composer, Instructor, Accompanist, Indie Artist

tammy hall &
one world

Good Music For The Soul

Join Tammy and her Trio for an evening of musical surprises!

May 29 – June 10

Barbara Cook

12 Shows Only! A RRazz Room Very Special Concert Event!
"Let's Fall In Love"

“Barbara Cook is the Greatest Theatrical Singer in concert at the moment.” – The London Times

June 1 – June 10

Barbara Cook

12 Shows Only! A RRazz Room Very Special Concert Event!

“Barbara Cook is the Greatest Theatrical Singer in concert at the moment.” – The London Times
Considered "Broadway's favorite ingenue" during the heyday...

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY

“The Gypsy in my Soul”

A boozy, comedic romp around the world with San Francisco's favorite Russian countess, turned Macy’s cosmetic counter lady. With songs ranging from Porter and Bizet to Katie Perry...

Monday, June 11 • 7:30pm
ALSO JUNE 18, 25

The Tommy Igoe Big Band

The Bay Area's Most Exciting Musical Evening Of The Week
Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers...

June 12 – 17
One Week Only!
STEPPIN’ OUT LIVE WITH
BEN VEREEN
Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Ben Vereen brings his hit show, Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen, to The RRazz Room for one week only!

Sat, June 16 • 3pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

Sunday June 17 • 7pm
Matthew Martin
“All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead!”
with The Tom Shaw Trio
Matthew Martin returns to the Rrazz! Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Katharine Hepburn and other Hollywood Royalty will be conjured...

TONY NOMINEE, MAC WINNER, THEATRE WORLD AWARD WINNER

Sharon mcnight

“Men of Note”

Songs From "LIVING" Male Songwriters... Music By Randy Newman, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and others...

Three-time Grammy® winner

Jon Secada

Secada co-wrote on #1 hits “Coming Out Of The Dark” (Gloria Estefan), “Bella” (Ricky Martin), and “Baila” (Jennifer Lopez). He has starred on Broadway in Grease, Cabaret and Joseph and the Amazing...

Friday, June 22 • 10:15pm

"JUDY GARLAND: AFTER DARK"

starring

Connie Champagne

It wouldn't be June at the Rrazz Room without a visit from Judy Garland. Connie Champagne returns with a new late-night show...

Saturday, June 23 • 10pm

Amy & freddy

Encore! Get Your Tickets Now!

Special SF Pride Week Performance!

THEY HAVE APPEARED ON EACH AND EVERY RSVP CRUISE FOR OVER A DECADE!

June 26 – July 1

“Mr. La Bamba”
THE LEGENDARY

TRINI LOPEZ
Trini Lopez recorded a series of upbeat tunes for Reprise during the mid-'60s, including a smash rendering of the folk standard "If I Had a Hammer" in 1963...

June 26 – July 1

“Mr. La Bamba”
THE LEGENDARY

TRINI LOPEZ
Trini Lopez recorded a series of upbeat tunes for Reprise during the mid-'60s, including a smash rendering of the folk standard "If I Had a Hammer" in 1963...

Sunday, July 1 • 7:30pm

Jonathan Poretz On The Night Beat:

Happy Birthday Dino!

Jonathan Poretz celebrates the life and music of Dean Martin, who would have turned 95 on June 7th...

Monday, July 2 • 7:30pm
ALSO JULY 9, 16, 23, 30

The Tommy Igoe Big Band

The Bay Area's Most Exciting Musical Evening Of The Week
Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers...

Tue, July 3, 10, 17 • 8pm

Top Shelf!

in "Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness!"

A Captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical!

4 - TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE

oleta adams

"Get Here"
For an Evening of Musical Brilliance

Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut Platinum album Circle of One, and the hit single "Get Here"...

Sunday, July 8 • 7pm

Karel

Live KGO NewsTalk 810 radio show telecast from The Rrazz Room!

Karel (Charles Karel Bouley) is a syndicated talk show host with a show heard on KGO AM 810 San Francisco as well as in five other markets ...

July 11 – July 22

Kim Nalley

WATCH FOR DETAILS ON THIS VERY SPECIAL 2-WEEK ENGAGEMENT!

Awarded “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area,” vocalist Kim Nalley, is already being called “legendary” ...

Tuesday, July 18 • 8pm

ONE SHOW ONLY!!

Sugar Pie De Santo & Kim Nalley

Tribute To Etta James

“Queen of the West Coast Blues” Sugar Pie De Santo
and "San Francisco institution" Kim Nalley...

July 24 – August 5

Andrea Marcovicci

SMILE

There are certain songs that will always lift your spirits. For over twenty-five years, the Queen of Cabaret, Andrea Marcovicci, has watched her audiences thrill to the strains of their most beloved songs...

emily bergl:

NY I Love You

She is best known for her role on "Desperate Housewives," but last year she burst onto the cabaret scene with a sold out run at the Algonquin Hotel, receiving raves from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal...

Andrea Marcovicci

SMILE

There are certain songs that will always lift your spirits. For over twenty-five years, the Queen of Cabaret, Andrea Marcovicci, has watched her audiences thrill to the strains of their most beloved songs...

SOUL TRAIN NIGHTS

Edna Wright & The
Honey Cone

Classic 70's R&B and Soul Girl Group Singing All Their Hits!

Sunday, August 5 • 8pm

Remembering

THE CARPENTERS

A Live Tribute To The Music Of The Carpenters

Starring Joanna Pitt

Musical Director Todd Schroeder
Director Kirsten Sanderson

August 7-12, 14-19

ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION:
THE KINSEY SICKS FOR PRESIDENT

A World Premiere Commission from the creators of “Oy Vey in a Manger”

Saturday, August 11 • 4pm

San Francisco Debut:
Swing Set Jazz Combo

Swing Set Jazz Combo is a multiple-award winning, entirely student-led jazz combo from Maria Carrillo High School...

Monday, August 13 • 7:30pm
ALSO AUGUST 20, 27

The Tommy Igoe Big Band

The Bay Area's Most Exciting Musical Evening Of The Week
Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers...

August 21 – September 2

Marilyn Maye:

Her Own Kind Of Broadway

The late Johnny Carson called her “Super Singer.” Ella Fitzgerald dubbed her “The greatest white female singer in the world.” The Houston Chronicle termed her “A National Treasure”...

August 24 – 26

Veronica Klaus

Sings The Peggy Lee Songbook

with The Tammy Hall Trio

“There’s only one word to describe cabaret crooner Veronica Klaus: fabulous. Whether she’s letting loose with a bawdy up-tempo number..."

August 31, September 1

DIRECT FROM HIS SOLD OUT NYC ENGAGEMENT!

Mark Nadler:
Crazy 1961

The songs and events of 1961

“Mark Nadler seems to have been shot out of a cannon! Mr. Nadler is a singer-dancer-pianist...”

Saturday, September 1 • 9:15

DIRECT FROM HIS SOLD OUT NYC ENGAGEMENT!

Mark Nadler:
Crazy 1961

The songs and events of 1961

“Mark Nadler seems to have been shot out of a cannon! Mr. Nadler is a singer-dancer-pianist...”

Sunday, September 2 • 7:30pm

Jonathan Poretz On The Night Beat:

The Great American Song Book – The Final Chapter

Backed by his swingin’ trio, Jonathan Poretz pays tribute to the end of the Great American Songbook era...

September 4 – 16

lypsinka

in The Passion of the Crawford

by John Epperson
Directed by Kevin Malony
John Epperson, appearing as his alter ego Lypsinka, has always delved into powerful womanhood for his groundbreaking shows...

September 7 – 9

AMANDA MC BROOM

She has been called "...the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of THE ROSE hit number 1...

September 14 – 16

karen akers

"Live, Laugh, Love: Akers Sings Sondheim"

DIRECT FROM HER RECORD BREAKING & CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED RUN AT THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL IN NYC!

September 15 • 3pm ONE SHOW ONLY!

Stage, Screen & Television Legend...

JANIS PAIGE

RETURNS TO THE RRAZZ ROOM BY POPULAR DEMAND...TO CELEBRATE HER 90TH BIRTHDAY!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL RRAZZ ROOM EVENT!

Tuesday September 18 • 8pm

Cheryl Bentyne

(Of The Manhattan Transfer)

& Her Trio

When she joined The Manhattan Transfer in 1979, everything became “just right.” It has been with her that the group has attained its status...

September 19 – 23

Harold Melvin's Blue Notes

"If You Don't Know Me By Now"
"The Love I Lost"
"Don't Leave Me This Way"
"Wake Up Everybody"
"Bad Luck"

Sep 26 – Oct 6

THE THUNDER ARRIVES IN SAN FRANCISCO!

Thunder From Down Under

September 30 • 8pm

THE FABULOUS

BUD E LUV

Las Vegas Comedy Lounge Act

Bud is back! With his loyal band-mates Mikey Luv and Markey Luv, Bud is a bona fide Las Vegas performer. He will charm you with his fantastic show biz tales and knock you out ...

October 1 – 6

THE THUNDER ARRIVES IN SAN FRANCISCO!

Thunder From Down Under

October 2 • 8pm
The RRazz Room Legendary Bay Area Giants of Jazz Concert Series welcomes

denise perrier

... BOTH SIDES ... NOW!!

1st set will be accompanied by cello & violin - 2nd set will feature The FUNKY Ms. Perrier!

October 9 – 14
“QUEEN OF MOTOWN”

Martha reeves

It was 1962 that Motown's A&R director first heard the voice that would become synonymous with "the sound of young America." A young jazz/blues singer...

October 12 – 14

Mx Justin Vivian Bond

RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO!

Described in The New Yorker as "The greatest cabaret artist of (v's) generation" by Hilton Als, Mx Justin Vivian Bond is also a writer, painter and Tony nominated performance artist....

Tuesday, October 16 • 8pm
Also Tuesday, November 6

Jim Caruso's
cast party

with Billy Stritch on Piano

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular weekly soiree that brings a sprinkling of Broadway glitz...

October 17 – 20

Diane Schuur

"DEEDLES" Returns For Her Annual RRazz Room Run!

Grammy® Award-winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur inspires rave reviews across the globe as the new first lady of jazz....

October 23 – 28

SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT!

Shirley Jones

An Evening Of Story & Song

Familiar to audiences from films like Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma and a four year stint on television's "The Partridge Family" ....

Sunday, October 28 • 8pm

Legendary Bay Area Giants Of Jazz Concert Series

KENNY WASHINGTON

Recently dubbed “the Superman of the Bay Area jazz scene” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Kenny Washington is a jazz virtuoso who thrills audiences with his soulful interpretations...

October 30 – November 4

West Coast Premiere!

Betty Buckley

"Ah Men! The Boys Of Broadway"

Direct From Her SOLD OUT, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NYC RUN!

She won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS...

November 1 – 4

West Coast Premiere!

Betty Buckley

"Ah Men! The Boys Of Broadway"

Direct From Her SOLD OUT, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NYC RUN!

She won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS...

November 4 – 5

carly ozard

A BRAND NEW SHOW MAKES IT'S SF DEBUT at The RRazz Room!

Carly Ozard got her start with the Rrazz Room after winning "Best New Cabaret Performer, 2009"...

Tuesday, November 6 • 8pm

Jim Caruso's
cast party

with Tedd Firth on Piano

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular weekly soiree that brings a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary...

November 7 – 10

Bobby Caldwell

Tracing a twenty-eight year history from acclaimed soul stylist to in-demand pop and R&B songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is truly one of the most revered vocalists and songwriters in contemporary music...

November 11 – 21

Wesla whitfield

AND THE

MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

Wesla Whitfield is an indoor landmark. Every great city deserves a signature chanteuse, and San Francisco is fortunate...

Sunday, November 11 • 7:30pm

Jonathan Poretz On The Night Beat:

Sex, Swagger and Swing - Sinatra and Darin in the Concert That Never Was

Though the two never shared a stage, Jonathan Poretz, does the impossible...

November 16 – 18

ANA GASTEYER

“Elegant Songs from a Handsome Woman”

Ana of "Saturday Night Live," "Suburgatory," and Broadway fame brings her unique comic wit and style to the stage in her new shows of songs and stories...

November 29 – December 2

SOUL LEGEND

Marlena Shaw

A National Treasure

While everyone agrees that Marlena Shaw is a national treasure, it’s difficult to categorize her. Both Downbeat and Record World have named her “Best Female Singer,”...

SOUL LEGEND

Marlena Shaw

A National Treasure

While everyone agrees that Marlena Shaw is a national treasure, it’s difficult to categorize her. Both Downbeat and Record World have named her “Best Female Singer,”...

Sunday, December 2• 4pm

Holiday Matinee!

“HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS” starring CONNIE CHAMPAGNE As Judy Garland

TONY NOMINEE, MAC WINNER, THEATRE WORLD AWARD WINNER

Sharon mcnight

“Twisted X-mas: A Druid's View Of The Holidays”

New Christmas Show!

She made her Broadway debut in 1989 in "Starmites"...

Wednesday, December 5 • 8pm

Russ Lorenson's

7th Annual Christmas In
San Francisco

Skip the Christmas caroling this year and spend a cozy winter's evening with Russ Lorenson and his special guests as they celebrate seven years...

December 6 – 9

THE FAMILY STONE

LIVE IN CONCERT SINGING ALL THEIR GREATEST HITS!

Featuring original founding members of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE

Sunday, December 9 • 4pm

Holiday Matinee!

“HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS” starring CONNIE CHAMPAGNE As Judy Garland

Saturday, December 8 • 3pm

Will & Anthony Nunziata

"Christmas In Italy!"

Dubbed by The New York Times as "displaying an engagingly brassy professionalism," Will & Anthony put their fresh stamp on the best...

December 10 – 15

"BROADWAY'S BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS"

FRANC D'AMBROSIO

and

JERI SAGER

"Together Again ... For The First Time"

December 15, 16

clairdee

Soulful Sounds Of The Season

A Joyous Holiday Concert For All Ages - 10th Annual Celebration!

Soulful, swinging vocalist Clairdee and her San Francisco-based sextet celebrate the season...

Monday, December 17 • 8pm
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Katya's Holiday Spectacular
Join San Francisco's favorite Russian red-head, the Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy at The RRazz Room for her most favorite show, Katya's Holiday Spectacular...

December 18 – 22
Emmy Award Winning Star Of TV's "Will & Grace"
Leslie Jordan
“Fruit Fly”
Do gay men become their mothers? That is the question asked in Leslie Jordan's hilarious and touching new romp coming to The RRazz Room...

Sunday December 23 • 3pm & 7pm

kim nalley

WITH TAMMY HALL & Special Guests

Annual Gospel Christmas

This yearly Christmas tradition features the acclaimed vocalist performing all your favorite holiday songs accompanied by Tammy Hall...

Tuesday, December 25 • 8pm

THE FABULOUS

BUD E LUV

★ Annual Christmas show ★

A SAN FRANCISCO HOLIDAY TRADITION

Bud is back! With his loyal band-mates Mikey Luv and Markey Luv, Bud is a bona fide Las Vegas performer. He will charm you with his fantastic ...

December 26 – 31

Welcome In The New Year With

kim nalley

& Her Band featuring:
TAMMY HALL - Piano
MICHAEL ZISMAN - Bass
KENT BRYSON - Drums

Awarded "Most Influential African American in the Bay Area," vocalist Kim is already being called "legendary"...

JANUARY 1 – 5, 2013

JEFFERSON STARSHIP

2nd Annual RRazz Room SF Residency!

Created by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner, and David Freiberg, also a former Jefferson Airplane member ...

JANUARY 9 – 13, 2013

Tony Award Winner & 4-Time Grammy Nominee

Melba Moore

"Forever Moore"

Back By Popular Demand!
Melba Moore's enduring beauty and strong, four-octave voice have assured her a rewarding career...

The RRazz Room Legendary Bay Area Giants of Jazz Concert Series

Frank Jackson

& Friends
SF veteran and acknowledged "living legend" of the renowned after-hours Fillmore district's Jimbo's Bop City, he was the house pianist...

JANUARY 17 – 19, 2013

FREDDY COLE QUARTET

Master pianist. Master vocalist. Master romanticist. Above all, Cole is a master showman. A five-star entertainer like his legendary brother and niece, Nat and Natalie, Cole showcases his new album...

JANUARY 19 – 21, 2013
The RRazz Room Comedy Club Series Presents

loni love

From TV's CHELSEA LATELY

Currently Loni is a regular panelist on E!s hit show “Chelsea Lately” & TruTV’s Presents: The World’s Dumbest”...

JANUARY 22 – 27

Three Time Las Vegas Entertainer Of The Year

Clint Holmes

Musical Director, Jeffrey Neiman

Direct From His Critically Acclaimed Cafe Carlyle Engagement in NYC!

FEBRUARY 7 – 9

SOUL TRAIN NIGHTS At The RRazz Room

An Intimate Evening With

CUBA GOODING & THE MAIN INGREDIENT

FEBRUARY 10 • 7pm
The RRazz Room Legendary Bay Area Giants of Jazz Concert Series welcomes

denise perrier

...the voice with a heart

BRAND NEW SHOW! DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Harkening back to the time when a singer told the story...

FEBRUARY 12 – 17

Spend A Romantic Evening With

JACK JONES

A double Grammy-winner, Jack Jones is one of the greatest vocalists of our time, ranking with legendaries Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone....

FEBRUARY 22 – 24

SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE!

ANITA GILLETTE

Performs “AFTER ALL”

From major feature films playing roles such as Ms. Mona in MOONSTRUCK, to playing Tina Fey’s Mother in 30 ROCK, Gillette will surprise, delight and is certain to entertain!

FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 3
SOUL TRAIN NIGHTS At The RRazz Room

The Legendary

CHI-LITES

featuring MARSHALL THOMPSON

Chicago's favorite Soul/funk icons! Rhythm & Blues Hall of Famers!

March 1 – 3
Suzanne Westenhoefer
“More Things You Shouldn't Know”
Appearances include Letterman, HBO, Bravo, Logo and GSN as well as performances across the US...

MARCH 14 – 16
Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo
Pete leads what is widely considered one of the finest ensembles in Latin Jazz

An Intimate Evening With

MELISSA MANCHESTER

Grammy Award - Winning Singer/Songwriter/Actress

Although most widely known as a pop recording artist, she is also an accomplished musical theatre artist and has starred...

Varla Jean Merman's $5 Ham

An over-stuffed sausage of entertainment, Varla Jean Merman's $5 Ham-Job!* (*Prices May Vary) will have all you little piggies going wee-wee-wee all the way home....

MAY 14 – JUNE 2

Annual RRazz Room Residency!

Wesla whitfield

AND THE

MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

“One of the finest masters of popular singing” according to The Los Angeles Times, returns to The RRazz Room...

JULY 23 – AUGUST 11

20th Anniversary Tour! Exclusive SF Engagement!

THE KINSEY SICKS

America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet

"One act that should not be missed." (Billboard Magazine)

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